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Medieval law school in England

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Ruth

This entry fits into the “Medieval Cycle of Life” series first posted in January and February of 2013. It belongs in the set of entries that describe the growth of the medieval university: Beginning University, Living at A College, Notes … Continue reading →

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Social changes after the plague: education

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Ruth

The plague was so severe that it disrupted most ongoing institutions, including the ones that educated the youth. During the worst of it, schools closed as pupils died or were sent home. Masters and apprentices died. When it was over, … Continue reading →

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Life of a university graduate

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Ruth

Life of a medieval university graduate meant, probably, continuing as a scholar in the same place. Doctoral degrees could be in theology, law or medicine. The degree cost a large sum to purchase, so many students never graduated. (They went … Continue reading →

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Notes on university life

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Ruth

Copying the guilds, which had developed special “livery” robes for their members to wear on parade, lecturers and masters (graduates) began to wear a uniform robe and hat based on the fashion of the times. Many lecturers were monks, so … Continue reading →

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Living at a college

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Ruth

“Colleges” as divisions within the university came about as students faced problems in getting good housing. Students could arrive for university studies as young as 14 or 15. Medieval rich people often donated money at death to found some kind … Continue reading →

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Beginning university

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Ruth

Very few medieval schoolboys were destined to continue to university, but some did. University was preparation for only a few careers: professor, lawyer, doctor, theologian, or dropout. Dropouts tended to become private tutors and secretaries, stand-up comedians on a jongleur … Continue reading →

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Grammar School

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Ruth

The next step of medieval school was Grammar School. Its purpose was to teach students to understand the Latin words they had learned to “read” in primary school. Grammar school was much more like a real school; when they were … Continue reading →

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Starting school

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Ruth

Age 7 marked the end of infancy in most medieval societies. A girl’s life did not change radically, since she had already been learning some of her mother’s skills. Most girls did not learn to read; it was considered a … Continue reading →

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